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# Jacek Malczewski (1854–1929)

## What is Jacek Malczewski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for Jacek Malczewski at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,885 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,030–$26,069, n=45). The auction record is $6,244,318 for Rzeczywistość (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rzeczywistość, 1908 | Olej/płótno | $6,244,318 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Rzeczywistość, 1908 | Olej/płótno | $4,755,585 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Autoportret z czaszką, 1908 | Olej/tektura | $1,101,371 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Portret Stanisława Witkiewicza, 1902 | Olej/deska | $949,123 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Autoportret z Gorgonami, 1918 | Olej/sklejka | $790,277 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Autoportret. Wizja Ezechiela, 1914 | Olej/tektura | $641,235 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Autoportret z Ezechielem, 1914 | Olej/tektura | $613,324 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Autoportret dantejski, 1915 | Olej/płótno | $472,543 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Ellenai, 1909 | Olej/tektura | $383,328 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Autoportret, 1924 | Olej/tektura | $189,534 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $87,262 |
| Other | 41 | $3,450 |
| Prints | 10 | $933 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $74,319 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $1,865 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacek Malczewski is a Polish artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $17,548. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jacek Malczewski sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $162,138 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacek Malczewski work worth?

Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacek Malczewski work is $17,548.

The median Jacek Malczewski painting sells for $70,664 across 56 lots.

The median Jacek Malczewski work on paper sells for $2,328 across 26 lots.

The median Jacek Malczewski print sells for $1,345 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacek Malczewski paintings typically sell for $46,974–$341,636 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jacek Malczewski work on papers typically sell for $1,034–$3,394 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,345† | $1,345† | — | 2020-07-08 |
| Paintings | 82 | $70,664† | $6.2M | 68.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,328† | $10,765† | 83.9% | 2026-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $245,730† | $6.2M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jacek Malczewski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,345. Paintings (82 lots) median $70,664, record $6,244,318. A typical Jacek Malczewski painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $245,730.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $13,854–$43,870† | $20,937† | $96,762† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $46,974–$341,636† | $104,828† | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $605,057–$4.8M† | $985,535† | $6.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,034–$3,394† | $2,264† | $10,765† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $6.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,765† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,057 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,345† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jacek Malczewski worth?

Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacek Malczewski work is $17,548. The median Jacek Malczewski painting sells for $70,664 across 56 lots. The median Jacek Malczewski work on paper sells for $2,328 across 26 lots. The median Jacek Malczewski print sells for $1,345 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacek Malczewski paintings typically sell for $46,974–$341,636 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jacek Malczewski work on papers typically sell for $1,034–$3,394 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Jacek Malczewski painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacek Malczewski painting is $70,664. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacek Malczewski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacek Malczewski painting is $6,244,318.

### What is the average price of a Jacek Malczewski work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacek Malczewski work on paper is $2,328. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacek Malczewski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacek Malczewski work on paper is $10,765. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,765 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Jacek Malczewski painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacek Malczewski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $104,828, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Jacek Malczewski work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacek Malczewski work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacek Malczewski's auction record?

Jacek Malczewski's auction record is $6,244,318, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jacek Malczewski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacek-malczewski (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.